The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 69: VATS Lobectomy

This week on The Beat, Editor in Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Raja Flores about VATS lobectomy. They discuss his experience and studies in VATS lobectomy and Dr. Flores’s technique for this procedure.   He also discusses the evolution of the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery bypass grafting for left main disease, current indications and surgical strategies for myocardial revascularization in patients with left ventricular dysfunction, and pneumonectomy following penetrating trauma with ECMO as postoperative support.  In addition, Joel discusses a bilateral internal mammary artery harvest using an SSi MANTRA, sinus venosus atrial septal defect repair using a beating heart technique, and another installment in Dr. Tristan Yan’s aortic repair series focused on mega-thoracic aortic aneurysm repair. Before closing, Joel discusses upcoming events in CT surgery.  JANS Items Mentioned  1.) The Evolution of the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Shift in Surgical Paradigm to a More Individualized Approach  2.) Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Left Main Disease According to Age  3.) Current Indications and Surgical Strategies for Myocardial Revascularization in Patients With Left Ventricular Dysfunction  4.) Pneumonectomy Following Penetrating Trauma With ECMO as Postoperative Support: Case Report—(Lung Trauma and ECMO)  CTSNET Content Mentioned  Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Harvest Using an SSi MANTRA  Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect Repair Using a Beating Heart Technique  Deep Dive Into Aortic Surgery: Mega-Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair  Other Items Mentioned  CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

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